Wanda Cunningham Email & Phone Number

Richmond, Virginia, Us

Responsible for all phases of contracting for purchased goods and services. Identify cost savings opportunities, prepare RFPs/RFIs, review analytics, lead negotiations, and finalize contracts through the implementation phase. Follow up with periodic review, renewal, and amendments to agreements.

Leadership role in the development of packaging materials for new product development and re-packaging development over the lifetime of product line. Worked closely with Marketing, Product Development, and Quality teams from ideation through launch of skincare and personal care products. Coordinated with contract manufacturers, supply chain production planning, and logistics throughout the course of product launches and complete product life cycle.

Carson, Ca, Us

Led the Project Management & Development Team in packaging development for new product development and promotions. Worked closely with Packaging Engineering, Marketing, Production Planning and Purchasing, and Quality Assurance in managing and coordinating each phase to ensure adherence to launch targets.

Carson, Ca, Us

Responsible for all phases of sourcing and development of packaging materials for ongoing skin care product lines and promotional products and kits. Included sourcing and development of all primary, secondary and tertiary packaging materials. Worked closely with cross-functional team consisting of production planning, Marketing, purchasing, logistics and warehousing.

Served as purchasing lead for cross-functional POS Development Team on assigned projects, including ongoing purchases of custom point-of-sale materials and new tools for product launches. Conduct research, qualify and manage supply sources for the creative and technical development of an array of point-of-purchase merchandising materials from inception through final negotiation, manufacturing, and receipt of inventory. Provide support to business units as point of contact for status of point-of-purchase materials, and facilitating critical movement of materials when warranted. Utilize SAP for creating/maintaining material masters, bill of materials, purchase orders, MRP reports and various ad hoc reporting tools for managing and reporting status of purchases against forecast requirements. Coordinate with Logistics and Finance on tactical issues and continuing process improvement.

Santa Monica, Ca, Us

Led team of buyers and senior contract analysts for a nonprofit, Federally Funded Research and Development Center. Responsible for purchasing strategy and contracts for MRO, capital expenditures, major building and construction projects, and presided over training and preparation for CPSR (DCMA) audit of purchasing and subcontracting procedures. Working knowledge of FAR regulations and other government regulations with respect to the purchasing/subcontracts environment. Wrote policies and procedures in compliance with FAR requirements.